05-12-15 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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May 12, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Michael Howard; Pat Elliott; Edwina Garcia; and
Present: Tom Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Kristin Asher, Acting Public Works
Director; Jay Henthorne, Public Safety Director/Police Chief; Jim
Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Wayne Kewitsch, Fire Services
Director/Fire Chief; Bill Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; Chris Regis,
Finance Manager; Robert Hintgen, Utilities Superintendent; Mary Tietjen,
City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
Susan Rosenberg, 6633 Thomas Avenue, announced the Garden Club plant sale at the
Richfield Historical Society on May 16, 2015.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Fitzhenry, S/Elliott to approve the minutes of the (1) Special City Council Meeting of April
28, 2015; (2) Special City Council Worksession of April 28, 2015; and (3) Regular City Council
Meeting of April 28, 2015.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO MISS RICHFIELD
AMBASSADORS (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 32)
Mayor Goettel presented the certificates.
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Item #2 PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT RECEIVED BY THE RICHFIELD FIRE
DEPARTMENT FROM THE FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
AND TO AUTHORIZE RECEIPT OF THE TRAINING EQUIPMENT TO BE
UTILIZED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT S.R. NO. 67
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 67.
M/Garcia, S/Howard that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11079
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM
FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11079.
Item #3 PRESENTATION BY CENTERPOINT ENERGY ON RICHFIELD SERVICE
REPLACEMENTS AND YARD RESTORATION
CenterPoint representatives made the presentation.
Item #4 PRESENTATION REGARDING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Acting Public Works Director Asher presented a video featuring the Richfield Water Plant.
Item #5 PRESENTATION OF THE RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC.
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR YEAR-END DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013
This item was postponed to the May 26, 2015 City Council meeting.
Item #6 PRESENTATION OF MINNESOTA CERTIFIED CLERK CERTIFICATE FROM
MINNESOTA CLERKS AND FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION TO
RICHFIELD DEPUTY CITY CLERK THERESA SCHYMA
Council Member Garcia presented the certificate to Ms. Schyma.
Item #7 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Fitzhenry announced National Police Week.
Council Member Fitzhenry announced the Memorial Day events at Veterans Memorial Park
on May 25, 2015.
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Council Member Howard stated the City Council is seeking public feedback on the Cedar
Point II Housing Redevelopment Area proposals.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer announced the Richfield All-City Garage Sale on
May 14-16 and the Farmers Market opening on May 16.
Council Member Garcia announced Flex Academy is having an informational session for
parents and students at the Wood Lake Nature Center on May 14 and May 28.
Council Member Garcia announced the May 16 Human Trafficking forum sponsored by the
Richfield Human Rights Commission and League of Women Voters.
Mayor Goettel encouraged people to volunteer to assist with Fourth of July activities.
Item #8 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Fitzhenry, S/Garcia to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of the approval of the purchase of a point of sale and inventory tracking
system from Retail Information technology Enterprises (RITE) for a one-time sum of
$53,236.76 and a first year estimated annual maintenance cost of$9,322.71 for the
four municipal liquor stores S.R. No. 68
B. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing acceptance of Office of Traffic
Safety (OTS) funds for a four-year grant to fully fund an officer and fully equipped
squad car dedicated for DWI enforcement in Richfield S.R. No. 69
RESOLUTION NO. 11080
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TO ACCEPT
GRANT MONIES FROM THE OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$171,750 OR A LESSER AMOUNT, AS AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY, TO FUND A POLICE OFFICER AND FULLY EQUIPPED SQUAD DEDICATED TO DWI
ENFORCEMENT FOR FOUR YEARS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11080.
C. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the Richfield HRA to reduce
the original tax capacity of the Gramercy Park Cooperative Tax Increment District due
to Homestead Market Value Exclusion S.R. No. 70
RESOLUTION NO. 11081
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RICHFIELD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY TO ELECT TO REDUCE ORIGINAL TAX CAPACITY OF GRAMERCY PARK
COOPERATIVE TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT DUE TO HOMESTEAD MARKET VALUE
EXCLUSION
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11081.
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D. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the Richfield HRA to reduce
the original tax capacity of the Lyndale Gateway, LLC Tax Increment District due to
Homestead Market Value Exclusion S.R. No.71
RESOLUTION NO. 11082
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RICHFIELD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY TO ELECT TO REDUCE ORIGINAL TAX CAPACITY OF LYNDALE GATEWAY, LLC
TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT DUE TO HOMESTEAD MARKET VALUE EXCLUSION
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11082.
E. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing acceptance of grants received
by Richfield Recreation Services Department from Hennepin County for youth sports
equipment and to authorize the Recreation Services Director to execute the associated
grant agreements S.R. No. 72
RESOLUTION NO. 11083
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD-RECREATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO
ADMINISTER THE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT AGREEMENTS AND TERMS
PRESCRIBED BY DONORS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11083.
F. Consideration of the approval of the following related to the Penn Avenue Tower
Reconditioning project:
• Accept the bid minutes/tabulation and award a contract for the Penn Avenue Tower
Reconditioning project to TMI Coatings, Inc. in the amount of$992,450.00;
• Authorize the City Manager to approve contract changes under$100,000 without
further City Council action S.R. No. 73
G. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing directing parallel utility
undergrounding within the project limits of the Portland Avenue Reconstruction project
(67th Street to 77th Street) S.R. No. 74
RESOLUTION NO. 11084
RESOLUTION DIRECTING XCEL ENERGY TO UNDERGROUND OVERHEAD UTILITIES
ALONG PORTLAND AVENUE BETWEEN 67TH STREET AND 70TH STREET
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11084.
M/Goettel, S/Elliott to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
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Item #11 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION OF THE CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE APPLICATION OF CENTURY LINK TO
PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE CITY OF RICHFIELD S.R. NO. 75
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 75.
Brian Grogan, Southwest Suburban Cable Commission attorney, explained the application
and the process that follows the ultimate decision to grant or deny a franchise. The final City
Council action on the franchise agreement is expected to occur in early summer.
Tyler Middleton and Patrick Haggerty, Century Link representatives, discussed the PRISM
technical, operational and financial elements of the application and the legal aspects of the federal
and state law contradictions.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $9,435,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS, SERIES 2015A
S.R. NO. 76
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 76.
Brian Reilly, Ehlers and Associates, explained the bond sale report, including the award of
sale to Piper Jaffray & Co., in the amount of$9.1 million.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Howard that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11085
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET
RECONSTRUCTION BONDS, SERIES 2015A, IN THE ORIGINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF $9,435,000; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11085.
Item #13 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
Item #14 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Garcia, S/Elliott that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 05/12/15
NP Checks: 240359-240779 $ 1,931,433.29
Payroll: 109933-110247, 42431 $ 564,782.16
TOTAL $ 2,496,215.45
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Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:35 p.m.
Date Approved: May 26, 2015
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Cheryl Kr mho z n . Devich
Executive Coordinator City Manager